I wasn’t joking about calling Ben Stokes the most competitive bloke I’ve played against. Innings of the highest quality but Australia is too good at the moment 👍
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 2, 2023
Throughout his innings, Ben Stokes exhibited sheer dominance, taking the Australian bowlers to task and amassing boundaries with authority. His assault included an extraordinary sequence where he dispatched three fours in one over and followed it up with three consecutive towering sixes off the bowling of Cameron Green.
The Lord's crowd erupted in awe as Stokes showcased his exceptional batting prowess, propelling England closer to the daunting target.
But Josh Hazlewood's delivery in the 73rd over brought an end to Stokes' extraordinary innings. A top-edge found the safe hands of wicket-keeper Alex Carey, abruptly halting the captain's march towards victory.
With a 43-run victory at Lord's, Australia solidified their dominance in the Ashes 2023 series, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match contest. The triumph further cemented Australia's reputation as a formidable force in international cricket.
As the series progresses, England finds themselves facing an uphill battle, desperately seeking redemption and a chance to turn the tide in their favor.
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